Team talk

AKRON, Ohio (AP) Alex Abreu scored 13 points, including three key free throws in the closing seconds, as Akron won its 11th straight game, beating Buffalo 68-64 in Mid-American Conference action Saturday night.
Akron (15-4, 6-0) has won its first six MAC games for only...

WASHINGTON (AP) Emeka Okafor had 15 points and 16 rebounds, helping the surging Washington Wizards beat the Chicago Bulls 86-73 on Saturday night.
John Wall and Nene each scored 16 points for Washington, which has won consecutive games for the second time this season. The...

Joakim Noah, Carlos Boozer and Jimmy Butler were key to the Bulls' big win over Golden State -- one of the top teams in the country -- as each member of the frontcourt trio tallied a double-double in the victory.

Kirk Hinrich had 25 points as he continues his recent hot streak, leading the Bulls to a big win over visiting Golden State. Three Bulls -- Jimmy Butler, Carlos Boozer and Joakim Noah -- had double-doubles.